Cofex Computing closing retail operation

Partners will continue commercial business

After nine years of servicing and selling computers from its location at 204 Sudderth Drive, Cofex Computing is shutting down its retail operation and will be closed to the public.

As of Monday, the doors will be locked, said co-owner Jason Gipson.

Gipson said the past nine years have been rewarding. "We want to thank our customers for their loyalty for nine great years," Gipson said.

Warranty claims still will be honored by calling the office at (575) 257-1400.

Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Becky Brooks said it is an unfortunate situation.

"We are sorry to see Cofex Computing shutting down their retail side of the business but are happy that they will still be here to serve their government and business accounts," Brooks said.

Gipson and partner Joe Burchett will continue to do business, but only with corporate and long-term commercial accounts.

"Unfortunately, due to a lack of reliable labor we simply are not able to provide the level of support our retail customers deserve," Gipson said.

Brooks said she is familiar with the concern.

"For many years businesses have had difficulties finding knowledgeable and reliable employees, which has been considered an issue in our community," Brooks said. "I realize that some business owners, including Jason of Cofex Computing, still find this to be a challenge. However, with the programs offered by ENMU-Ruidoso, I strongly believe that over time we will see that this becomes less of a problem. I encourage people who want to find good jobs to take advantage of the curriculum available to them through ENMU-Ruidoso."

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John Hemphill, director of Lincoln County Workforce Connection said he had to "refrain from commenting" on the issue of reliable labor available to businesses in the area.